87%
would repurchase
4.0/5
package quality

price range

ingredients

Mica, Boron Nitride, Polyethylene, Isoeicosane, Silica, Dimethicone, Polyisobutene, Ptfe, Synthetic Wax, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Kaolin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Dehydroacetate. May Contain / Peut Contenir [ /- Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Ultramarines (Ci 77007)].

Reviews

Reviews


4.0
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10 years ago

i love it! it stays on for 3 hours on oily skin without eye primer. the pigmentation is beyond perfect, i've tried max factor,avon,amway,nivea,yves rocher and none of them gives colour like this palet...Read more

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About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlack



5.0
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11 years ago

This is the only eyeshadow palette- or any eyeshadow for that matter- that I keep in my makeup bag and consistently use every time I want to incorporate eyeshadow(s) into my look. The texture is butt...Read more

3 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (73 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesHazel


5.0
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11 years ago

I am a total fan of TheBalms shadows and The Shady Lady 2 I think is a lovely palette and I am very happy that I purchased this. I find there shadows to be highly pigmented and the liner shades work a...Read more

2 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (1126 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


2.0
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13 years ago

I bought this when there was the 3 for $40 sale. When it came in the mail I was excited because there has been so much hype lately. I found it pigmented but incredible powdery. Major fall out. I a...Read more

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About reviewer (82 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

LOVE! Just like the Shady Lady 1 palette, the colors have great payoff and very nice texture- soft, smooth and velvety. Once again, TheBalm has put together a nice palette with great color choices tha...Read more

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About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


4.0
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13 years ago

I like the packaging. It's very compact. I would feel safe with throwing it in my purse. The mirror's nice except it doesn't stand up very well, which undermines the usefulness. The eyeshadow stains t...Read more

3 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (56 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Other, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

Another vote in favor of this -- and all -- theBalm eyeshadow palettes. I own all 3 volumes and they're the best eyeshadows I've ever used. I also love that the palette comes with an over-sized mirror...Read more

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About reviewer (132 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

This is a great collection of 9 shadows which are a usable mix of neutrals and colors, darks and lights. Everything is nice and muted and all of the colors complement each other and can easily be comb...Read more

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About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesGreen


4.0
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13 years ago

theBalm's Shady Lady Vol. 2 is a nine pan eyeshadow palette from this San Francisco based, vintage themed brand. theBalm used to be available at Sephora, but is currently only available from their web...Read more

9 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (508 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairRed, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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13 years ago

I heard a lot of good comment on TheBalm eyeshadows, one of them was they were smooths as Le metier de beaute eyeshadows. And i have to say i think the comparison is not the far fetch! And when you co...Read more

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About reviewer (211 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

<b>Shady Lady Vol. 2</b> is one of my favorite palettes. It has many wearable colors and the quality is excellent. The shadows are well pigmented and are extremely long lasting. I use this palette alm...Read more

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About reviewer (801 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


4.0
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13 years ago

I was lucky enough to find this as well as Volumes 1 and 3 at TJ Maxx/Marshalls for $12.99 or less. This is my first experience with eyeshadows from TheBalm and I am impressed. Highly pigmented, goo...Read more

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About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

Found this palette as well as vol. 1 and 3 at my local Marshalls for 12.99 each. I never tried theBalm before but have heard rave reviews about it, and boy were they right. With one swatch, I got a ha...Read more

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About reviewer (3 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

Great Palette - excellent value for the money, very pigmented colors that aren't chalky and wear well. The only possible con is the cardboard packaging - mine is holding up fine but wouldn't think i...Read more

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About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Medium, Neutral

HairRed, Wavy, Other

EyesBlue


4.0
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14 years ago

Generally, I really, really like this product. However, there are extremely dark colors. Especially the purple color in the palette. Otherwise, it's excellent color payoff but if you're not really int...Read more

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About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesHazel


4.0
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14 years ago

I had always wanted to try one of these, and was actually going to wait for Sephora F&F, but I was at TJ Maxx last night and they had the Vol. 2 and Vol. 3 there for $16.99!!! Super awesome deal, but...Read more

1 person found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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14 years ago

I love the silver/taupe/lavender shades of two of the colours in this palette. Caught in the Act Courtney is perfect for darkening the crease or blending out to the corner. The highlight shades are br...Read more

1 person found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (78 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrown

EyesHazel


2.0
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14 years ago

I really wanted to love this palette. After hearing such amazing things about the Balm's eyeshadows I was determined to get some, then this palette went on sale for RM85 and I got it. Yeah its good va...Read more

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About reviewer (38 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

I love this palette. The shadows are very soft, smooth and creamy. They are highly pigmented. Each shade is the size & shape of a full sized UD shadow. Four are shadows (2 are excellent for highli...Read more

8 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


5.0
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14 years ago

The packaging is ok but the mirror is very fragile :( !?!? Beautiful taupy colors, I still prefer the Satin Taupe of MAC but this is excellent as well. I think for the price you really have to try it...Read more

1 person found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (78 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesHazel